REVIEW: Purity Ring – “Shrines”

[July 24th 2012 - 4AD/Last Gang Records // Find it at: iTunes | Insound] ______________________________________________________________ Is it premature or arrogant to declare Purity Ring’s debut to be this year’s most artistic record? Given Shrines has coloured in every inch of the definition for authenticity, it may be an understatement soaking up the tip of everyone’s tongues. Trapped in layers of inventive sound, duo Megan James... Read More

BLARE’s 5 Best New Artists (May 2012)

It’s hard to ignore the classics, but it’s worse to overlook the rising stars. Each month, we pick five artists worth lending your ears to. May’s picks spotlight emerging acts changing garage rock, pop and alternative. ________________________________________________________________ ELECTRIC GUEST NOTES: Frontman Asa Taccone may look like an eerie mirage of his brother/Lonely Island crew member Jorma, but the music he pens with his other... Read More

REVIEW: Bon Iver – “Bon Iver”

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